Retirement

By Randi Mazzella, Next Avenue Years ago, Tracy Beckerman moved from New York City to the suburbs of New Jersey with her husband to raise her two children. But when the kids grew up and left the nest, her husband urged her to move back into the city. “He is a musician and works in

Topline With stocks falling into a bear market this year amid fears that aggressive rate hikes from the Federal Reserve will plunge the economy into a looming recession, top firms on Wall Street are advising investors to stick with stocks that have historically performed well during past downturns, such as consumer and healthcare companies. Key

Topline The stock market struggled for direction on Friday after brutal selloffs in recent days, with the benchmark S&P 500 on track for its worst week since March 2020 as investors brace for a looming recession. Key Facts Stocks were mixed after several sharp selloffs earlier this week: The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.1%,

By Leslie Hunter-Gadsden, Next Avenue The means of marketing a business comes in many forms but with the number of times a day that prospective customers check their social media platforms, it is a good idea for small business owners to at least explore using social media to spread the word about their startup. Platforms

Topline Markets tanked on Thursday as recession fears surged once again, with stocks reversing gains from the previous session when the Federal Reserve announced it would hike rates by 75 basis points, the biggest increase since 1994, in a bid to combat surging inflation. Key Facts Stocks fell after rebounding a day earlier: The Dow

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Long-term savers can be thankful that interest rates are higher. They’re finally getting a real return. I f you have a chunk of retirement money in bonds, you’re probably feeling miserable. This year’s spike in interest rates has wrecked what was supposed to be the safe

Are high-net-worth investors more at risk of suffering investment fraud because of their wealth? Attorney Niel Prosser of Prosser, Clapper & Johnson Law of Memphis, Tenn., believes they might be. Prosser, a litigator, explained that those with wealth can be at the greatest risk of possible fraud. A Litigator’s View This is a position that

Medicare Advantage (MA) managed care plans have the potential to vastly improve care for older adults in the US. A fully-integrated health model that combines primary and specialty care, physical therapy, hospital care and even some limited personal supports could improve the quality of life for patients and save the government a substantial amount of

Topline The stock market moved higher on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 75 basis points—the largest increase in 28 years, while Fed Chair Jerome Powell also signaled that the central bank could raise rates again by the same magnitude at an upcoming meeting next month. Key Facts Stocks rebounded on Wednesday

On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15, we are reminded of the extent of this issue. There are endless reports in the press about yet another vulnerable elder who got ripped off by an unscrupulous financial manager, wealth advisor or other in a position of control over money. What we don’t see in the

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The stock market carnage this year continues to get worse, with the S&P 500 recently falling into a bear market amid rising fears of a looming recession. Investors have grown increasingly concerned about the Federal Reserve’s ability to achieve a “soft landing”—bringing down inflation without plunging

For as long as any of us can remember, our chronological age has been front and center in our lives. It started with birthday parties when we were very young and, probably thanks to the greeting card industry, birthday celebrations continue as long as we live – and sometimes beyond. Just last month, some family

Once you’ve been on this Earth for half a century, it is time to get serious about your retirement and financial planning. For many, your 50th birthday is a kick in the butt to really start thinking about the future. When will working become optional? Can you afford the bucket list trips? Even where will

Topline The cryptocurrency market fell victim to a massive selloff on Monday as several large exchanges either halted sales or announced layoffs, and with Bitcoin plunging to its lowest price in 18 months, experts warn that the ongoing “bloodbath” will only result in more selling pressure on stocks. Key Facts The price of Bitcoin dropped

When your parent is losing independence, and you can see what’s coming, you may question yourself. Am I supposed to do something about this? I really don’t like this person! He/she was not a good parent! Why should I have to take this on when my parent was so nasty to me growing up? There

Introduction Recently a financial adviser requested that I review an insurance trust for a client. The adviser was under the impression that the trust was “pretty good,” until we actually looked at the document. Many of the issues with the trust document may be quite instructive for readers who have old trusts that may suffer

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The CPI-linked savings bond isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. TIPS offer slightly better protection from inflation. Personal-finance pundits love those I bonds. Suze Orman: “The No. 1 investment that every single one of you should have no matter what.” Burton Malkiel: “Absolutely superb.” Last

Topline Global markets have recently benefited from positive news out of China, which is lifting coronavirus lockdown restrictions in Shanghai and reportedly easing regulatory crackdowns on its tech sector, leading some experts to up their exposure to Chinese stocks as they bet on an economic rebound. Key Facts With infections trending steadily down, China’s rollback

Topline Stocks plunged on Thursday as recession fears continued to weigh on markets and investors nervously looked ahead to a closely-watched consumer price index reading due Friday, with ongoing concern that inflation could come in higher than expected. Key Facts Stocks fell for a second day in a row: The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost

Every family has a wealth culture, a mindset or system informing beliefs about money and how it should be used, preserved or passed between generations, whether they have articulated it or not. Families who enjoy healthy multi-generational family wealth cultures have taken proactive steps to cultivate and foster them. How does a family create healthy